Boundary Setting in Relationships

Boundary Setting in Relationships

Find out your approach to maintaining healthy boundaries in relationships.

published on March 19
1/10

How do you respond when a friend asks to borrow money?

How do you respond when a friend asks to borrow money?
Flat-out refuse
Lend them without question
Lend but set clear repayment terms
Politely decline and offer alternative support
2/10

What is your reaction when someone invades your personal space?

What is your reaction when someone invades your personal space?
Avoid confrontation and endure it
Politely ask for space and explain your boundaries
Express discomfort and set boundaries
Physically remove yourself from the situation
3/10

How do you handle unsolicited advice from a family member?

How do you handle unsolicited advice from a family member?
Take offense but keep silent
React defensively and shut down communication
Thank them for their input and assert your views
Listen politely and decide whether to implement the advice
4/10

When your partner crosses a line, how do you communicate your feelings?

When your partner crosses a line, how do you communicate your feelings?
Have an open conversation about boundaries
Brush it off and avoid confrontation
Get angry and confront the behavior immediately
Take time to reflect before discussing the issue calmly
5/10

What is your response when a friend cancels plans last minute?

What is your response when a friend cancels plans last minute?
Acknowledge the inconvenience but voice your feelings
Express understanding and rearrange
Ask for clarification on the reason and discuss feelings about the cancellation
Feel upset and distance yourself emotionally
6/10

How do you handle a colleague who constantly takes credit for your work?

How do you handle a colleague who constantly takes credit for your work?
Document your contributions and discuss with the colleague calmly
Remain silent to avoid conflict
Take credit back aggressively
Address the issue directly with the colleague
7/10

What is your reaction when someone ignores your boundaries repeatedly?

What is your reaction when someone ignores your boundaries repeatedly?
Reassert your boundaries firmly
Ignore the breach and try to adapt
Have a serious discussion about respect for boundaries
Cut off contact immediately
8/10

When your partner wants to share social media passwords, how do you respond?

When your partner wants to share social media passwords, how do you respond?
Discuss privacy concerns and reach a compromise
Share your own concerns and decide together
Agree to keep them happy
Refuse outright and question their trust
9/10

How do you react when a friend starts bad-mouthing another mutual friend?

How do you react when a friend starts bad-mouthing another mutual friend?
Address the negativity and set boundaries on gossip
Express discomfort and steer the conversation positively
Listen quietly to avoid conflict
Defend the absent friend passionately
10/10

What is your response when a family member constantly asks for favors?

What is your response when a family member constantly asks for favors?
Say no bluntly and distance yourself temporarily
Keep fulfilling their requests to maintain harmony
Discuss boundaries around favors and suggest alternative solutions
Set limits on what you can do and offer support in other ways